We begin the month of November with the energies of the
planet Venus still in retrograde, highlighting our relationships, our money and the things we value in general. Many of us have been feeling the extra
tension from this. Hopefully we are using this time wisely to re-evaluate
things and to restore balance in our lives. Venus will turn direct once more on
November 16th, the same day that Mercury goes retrograde and it
feels a bit like the planets are playing around with us!

Mercury will be in retrograde from November 16th until
December 6th but do keep in mind there is approximately ten days of
the shadow period before and after the dates. We can sometimes see the effects
of the retrograde during the shadow, especially those of us who have a strong
Mercury influence in our personal charts.

While this is happening, it is important to keep in mind
that this energy often brings with it extra frustration as communication is
often strained in some form or another. It is wise to make backup plans and to
make backup copies of important documents and files. If you plan on traveling
during this time, it is wise to be prepared for possible delays, lost luggage,
missing passports, etc.

This is a good time for preventive maintenance so getting
your car serviced, getting a physical, getting insurance, etc are all favored
during this time.

A Mercury Retrograde period is the best time for doing any
sort of review work. Think of the prefix “re” and apply it to just about
anything and you get the idea: review, redo, revise, renew, remodeling,
redecorating, etc. Practice patience and be prepared for plans to change or to
fall through and you will handle this retrograde just fine!

Here's a quick guide on what to do and what not to do during a Mercury Retrograde for best results!

On November 7th, we have a New Moon in Scorpio at
15 degrees. Scorpio is one of the strongest signs in the zodiac. It often deals
with the harsh lessons of losing something or letting go of something that is
difficult to release, but there is always growth in this if we can choose to
see it and surrender to the transformative power of Scorpio.

During this New Moon, the Sun and Moon will be making a
trine aspect with the planet Neptune. This is wonderful energy for any sort of
dealings with the arts; music, poetry, writing, art, etc. This is also compassionate
energy, reminding you to show compassion not only for others but also with
yourself. Spirituality is also highlighted with this energy and it is a good
time for setting intentions having to do with your spiritual life.

Also, Venus will be square to Pluto, ruler of Scorpio and
this energy can bring out obsessions, compulsions or you may be involved with
someone you know is not good for you. It could bring back an old lover who
wants to reconnect with you and if this is wanted, this may need some emotional
healing before you can fully reconnect. It is also good energy for taking
something up that you used to love but haven’t made time for, such as a hobby
or sport that you enjoy. Because Venus is still retrograde during this time, it
is important to remember to love yourself and give yourself the extra attention
that you need. Venus also rules money so it might be a good time to revisit
your relationship to money as well.

Jupiter is at the last degree of Scorpio during this phase
and so it is time to let go of the old things, to release any pain you might be
holding on to unnecessarily and get ready to move on.

Now let’s not forget that Uranus, the planet of change is
also in retrograde now until March.On
November 6th, just prior to this New Moon, Uranus will enter into
the sign of Aries once again. This is a time to look back over the past 7 years
when Uranus first entered the sign of Aries and see how far you have come since
then. During the New Moon phase, this is a wakeup call to look at your past
actions, review them and make new decisions to move forward again in a new way.

On November 8th, Jupiter will enter its own sign
of Sagittarius and the energies shift once more. In Sagittarius, Jupiter is at
home and many of us will feel an uplifting energy from this! This is a time for
expanding the mind, expanding your experiences and venturing into new territory.
Optimistic expansion is the energy behind this so look to see where Sagittarius
is in your chart to see which areas will be highlighted for you. If you would
like help in reading your chart, feel free to contact me.

On November 15th, Mars the planet of energy and
direct action will enter into the dreamy and mystical sign of Pisces. While
Mars is here, the energies are more subtle and we are more guided by our
intuition than our intellect. For water signs (Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio) the
energy will be assisting in your personal energy levels so take advantage!

On the night of the 22nd or 23rd
depending on your time zone, we have the Full Moon in Gemini. This energy is
social energy. It highlights our intellect, our ideas and our conversations.
This is a good time to evaluate how you have been processing things mentally,
are you glossing over details, getting too involved in gossip, being too
restless and flighty in your thoughts? Remember, Full Moons are a great time
for releasing so take a look at what things you are juggling in your life and
determine what needs to be released or delegated to help you restore balance in
your life.

On November 24th the planet Neptune goes direct
once more. It has been retrograde since June in its own sign of Pisces. During
this time, we often learn about some ugly truths either about our relationships
with others, about ourselves or about our world. This is also a time when our
spirituality is brought into focus and we are called to examine our more
spiritual needs and see what needs to be done to reconnect with that part of
ourselves. As Neptune turns direct once more, we hopefully have restored that
connection, handled the truth we have learned with maturity and wisdom and
found our faith renewed as we venture forward toward making our dreams a
reality.

In Numerology, November is a number 4 universal month. This
is a time for making plans, putting down roots, settling in and building
foundations. Keep in mind with the Mercury retrograde, there may be some delays
or some bumps in the actualization of this energy but with a little patience
and understanding of divine timing, this shouldn’t be a problem!

If you would like to know more detail about your own charts for either astrology or numerology, contact me and I'll be happy to help!